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  • Olympic Velodrome up for RIBA Stirling Prize

    London 2012 venue and Lottery-funded cultural projects in running for top architecture award.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Olympics boost East London regeneration

    Independent research praises ‘good practice’ in planning for a sustainable legacy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2017 World Athletics Championships could head to London

    Government backs bid to bring IAAF competition to the Olympic Stadium.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2,000 people take part in London 2012 test event

    Two thousand people have taken part in the biggest exercise so far to test plans for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prime Minister launches plans to generate long term economic growth from 2012 Olympic legacy

    Drive to generate at least £1 billion in Olympic business boost and attract four million extra visitors

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 mass participation sports legacy launched

    £135m lottery initiative meets Singapore promise to inspire a new generation to play sport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 Paralympic medals unveiled

    British Museum display for the Cultural Olympiad opens.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic Torch Relay plans

    Four separate flames will come together at a special ceremony

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Paralympic sculpture presented to competition winner

    Culture Secretary presents bronze of Paralympic sprinter Libby Clegg in Trafalgar Square.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Westfield Stratford City opens

    Jeremy Hunt hails economic legacy from 2012 Games as £1.8 billion retail gateway to Olympic park officially opens.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3 million from Olympic budget to boost domestic tourism in 2012 and beyond

    Jeremy Hunt announces new investment that will ensure an economic legacy for the whole country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3 million from Olympic budget to boost domestic tourism in 2012 and beyond

    Ensuring economic legacy for the whole country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Office launches film in build-up to Paralympic Games

    Presented by wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan, the film looks at the birth of the Paralympic movement in the UK and preparations for the London 2012 Games. Tickets for the Paralympics went on sale today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets

    Apply now to see sport like never before.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM supports International Paralympic Day

    Prime Minister David Cameron joined star athletes in London at an event celebrating the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 1948 Olympic track brought up to date

    Sports Minister Hugh Robertson reopens renovated Herne Hill Velodrome.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • PM congratulates England cricket team

    Prime Minister David Cameron has said the whole nation should be proud of the England cricket team after their victory over India moved them to the top of the world Test rankings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Design competition for areas of the Olympic Park

    Legacy Company invites architects, designers and engineers to design a new public space for London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public name new neighbourhoods in Olympic Park

    Winners chosen in Your Park, Your Place competition.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A Question of Sports Minister

    Put your Olympic and Paralympic questions to Hugh Robertson.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government